I have always done things backwards...

...you know what I'm talking 'bout, and I'll spare the details.  ;-P


Nike Free 5.0

 I started running a couple years ago, realizing the risk I took in either loving or hating the prospect.  I was quite surprised to find myself getting lost in the miles - pounding the pavement as it stretched further behind me, sweat dripping down my face, thighs burning, and "thinking away" the occasional cramp.  After gearing up with basic necessities:  a proper pair of running shoes (my current Nike Free 5.0's in black, which I chose since they mimic barefoot movement - the bottoms are separated more like a tire than a plank), a few Under Armour shirts for the COLD weather ;-P, MUSIC on the iPod, and determination in my heart, I relied on positive thinking and hit the ground running, literally.  I have always wanted to race - 5K, 10K, half marathon, and eventually a full marathon.  With the first two races worn in the soles of my running shoes (did a 10K last month and a 5K this past Friday), I have fallen in love.  Yes, part of it is my nature of loving with ALL or NOTHING - admittedly, moderation has never been one of my strengths.  ;-P

Now on to other, more interesting things.  My brother Kale is in his last semester of Nursing School, diligently cramming his brain with absolutely everything he's learned the past three years.  For him this means little sleep during the week, a little more sleep on the weekends, and school work up to his elbows 24/7.  SO proud of him - and we ALL know he's going to make it, don't we folks?

Dad has moved back to Campbell Hale - plans are to split the year between here with us, and Washington to be with my 'ohana there.  Naturally, he has chosen the Summer to be there, the Winter here.  What's the Hawaiian word for snowbird? 

On another note, for those who don't already know, he finally released his first solo album - a project that has been a lifetime in the making.  "Life Among The Hills" is the title track, which happens to be a song he wrote in my honor.  The track "Too Bright Eyes" was written for my sister DoRe', and there are two songs my girls are featured on - "Little Ones" and "Papa's Heart Sings". I feel so fortunate to have this to pass on to our future generations.

I'll wrap it up here - see you again soon.

Love,

Mrs. C